Monday, December 26, 2011

A surprise blessing

The other day we wandered into a quiet temple in the middle of Chiang Mai, and there sat a monk with a cat curled up at his side. He beckoned us over, had us kneel in front of him, and began chanting a blessing while tying a string around our wrists for good fortune.

He didn't speak any English, but he had the biggest smile on his face, and laughed while I (of course) played with his cat. It was such a wonderful moment.




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